Social Movements & Civil Rights

Violence Erupts Following Diệm's Communiqué

In response to President Ngô Đình Diệm's announcement to end the Buddhist crisis, a significant riot involving around 2,000 people erupted in South Vietnam. The unrest led to one fatality, highlighting the escalating tensions between the government and the Buddhist community amid the ongoing crisis. The clash illustrated the struggles faced by Buddhists under Diệm's administration, as numerous previous protests had called for religious equality and respect.

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